Home Based Physical Therapy – Fall Risk

Are you or a family member a high risk for falls? Everyone tends to avoid the conversation regarding extra care in the home. But, imagine for a moment that you are having a normal day with your loved one at home. You are preparing lunchtime to enjoy together, and all is well. The house is lit up with the natural light coming in and you make the final announcement that lunch is on the table. As you are placing plates on the table you hear a thud-a sound you can’t quite make out-and you quickly turn to see your loved one on the floor and in pain. You stumble over to help them and quickly try to get assistance by calling an ambulance. Your loved one is taken to the hospital and all you can worry about is what happened and how can you prevent this from happening. You want to help make getting around the house easier but how do you know it’s safe enough and will prevent falls?

Here at True Care Health Services, we offer several services that can help you and your family. We highly recommend physical therapy to those that present as a fall risk. In-home physical therapy will help your loved one navigate around your household and significantly reduce the risk of falling. Older adults who received a home-based strength and balance retraining exercise program as part of care after a fall had a significantly reduced rate of subsequent falls. The exercises are individually tailored to each patient and the most effective intervention for fall prevention. Furthermore, your loved one will regain his independence in no time and be fully functional while being able to successfully walk around the house safer and stronger.